A Safe, Nurturing and Compassionate School Community

At Edintervention School, the wellbeing and safety of every young person sits at the heart of our work. We know that children learn best when they feel secure, valued and understood. Our pastoral and safeguarding systems are designed to provide consistent care, clear support pathways and trusted relationships that help each learner to thrive.
We take a relational, trauma-informed approach to pastoral care, recognising that many of our pupils have faced barriers, setbacks or difficult experiences before joining us. Our staff work closely with families, carers and external professionals to make sure every child receives the right support at the right time.

Our Pastoral Approach

Our pastoral system is built around the values that define Edintervention: Engage, Educate and Enjoy.
This means:
Engage
building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families.
Educate
teaching social, emotional and self-regulation skills alongside academic learning.
Enjoy
creating a positive, supportive school culture where success is celebrated and every child feels they belong.
Every pupil has a dedicated pastoral lead who gets to know them well, monitors their wellbeing and coordinates support. Through daily check-ins, restorative conversations and personalised interventions, we ensure each learner feels heard and supported.
Our pastoral team works hand-in-hand with teachers, mentors and therapeutic practitioners to provide:
Emotional support and mentoring
Attendance support and family liaison
Social and communication skills work
Behaviour coaching using relational practice
Support with transitions, routines and expectations
Access to internal specialist staff where appropriate

A Trauma-Informed, Relational Culture

Many of our pupils arrive with previous negative experiences of education. To rebuild trust and confidence, we focus on:
Predictable routines and clear boundaries
Low-stress, relational de-escalation approaches
Restorative conversations and solution-focused dialogue
Helping pupils understand their emotions and triggers
Celebrating strengths and progress, however small
We believe that positive relationships drive positive behaviour.
Our approach is supportive, consistent and rooted in mutual respect.

Safeguarding at Edintervention

Our Commitment to Keeping Children Safe
Edintervention School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We operate a culture of vigilance, where every member of staff understands their responsibilities under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and works proactively to protect pupils from harm.
Safeguarding is led by our experienced team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Paul Derbyshire
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs): Jake Goodhall
All staff receive high-quality, up-to-date training in:
Safeguarding & child protection
Prevent duty
Online safety
Mental health and wellbeing
Safer working practices
Reporting and recording concerns
We use secure digital systems (e.g., CPOMS) to log concerns, monitor patterns and ensure timely, coordinated responses.

How We Keep Children Safe

Our safeguarding work includes:
Rigorous safer recruitment practices
Clear reporting systems for concerns
Close partnership with social care, health and police
Individualised risk assessments
Support for pupils experiencing trauma, exploitation or vulnerability
Education around healthy relationships, online safety and personal safety
We encourage pupils to speak to trusted adults, and we provide multiple safe spaces and opportunities for children to share worries or seek help.

Working in Partnership with Families

We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility.
Our staff work closely with parents and carers to:
Build strong communication
Share updates and concerns early
Provide proactive support around attendance, behaviour, mental health and home circumstances
Access additional services where required
Families are encouraged to contact the safeguarding team at any time:
Safeguarding email: charlotte@edintervention.co.uk
Safeguarding phone: 07939 933738

Safeguarding Policies & Key Documents

All safeguarding-related policies can be found on our Policies page and include:
These policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with statutory guidance and Ofsted requirements.

Our Promise

At Edintervention School, every child is known, valued and protected.
Our pastoral and safeguarding systems ensure that your child is cared for emotionally, supported academically and surrounded by adults who are committed to their safety, happiness and long-term success.
We work every day to build a community where guidance, growth and connection lead to a limitless future.